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Digestive System Disorders Research
Ulcers
http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ul
cers.html#cat20162
1. What is an ulcer?
2. Where does a peptic ulcer form?
3. What are 3 actual causes of peptic ulcers?
4. What did people used to think caused ulcers?
5. What is the name of the bacteria that Dr.’s Marshall
and Warren discovered that causes peptic ulcers?
6. Peptic ulcers may have something to do with the
combination of this bacteria and what?
7. Give 2 examples of NSAIDs (medication) that can
cause ulcers in some people.
8. How can smoking increase the risk of someone getting
an ulcer?
9. Besides stomach pain, give 4 other symptoms of
ulcers.
10. Why are Antacids given to people with ulcers?
11. What are 3 ways that you can prevent yourself from
getting an ulcer?
Constipation
http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/c
onstipation.html#cat20162
1. What is constipation?
2. A person is considered constipated when they
experience one or more of the following 3 symptoms.
What are the 3 things?
3. What are the 2 things missing out of the diet of most
people who are constipated?
4. What are 2 other things (besides diet and Irritable
Bowel Syndrome) that can cause constipation?
5. What are some foods that have lots of fibre?
6. How can exercise help prevent constipation?
7. Develop regular “Habits”. What are 2 things that you
should try to do on a regular schedule to prevent
constipation?
Gastrointestinal Infections and Diarrhea
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a.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#
1. In developed countries, like the United States (and
Canada), what are outbreaks of diarrhea most often
caused by?
2. Salmonella bacteria are found in what foods?
3. Ecoli bacteria are found in what foods?
4. Why can the Giardia parasite be spread in water parks
and pools?
5. Usually GI infections cause what 2 symptoms?
6. How do GI infections spread?
7. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
GI infections?
8. What are 2 things that you can do when preparing food
to prevent the spread of GI infections?
9. What is the main thing that you should do to feel better
if you have a GI infection?